M A E D A Mini-Crawler Crane Section 5 – GENERAL MACHINE MAINTENANCE
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Rubber Tracks
General Information and Precautions
Operating on sharp-edged rocks or steel will
damage the rubber tracks.
Fig. 5-104
Operating in river beds with stones can cause
track damage.
Fig. 5-105
Keep oil and chemical solvents away from the
rubber tracks. Remove and clean any oil and
chemical solvents immediately. Do not travel over
road surfaces covered in oil.
Fig. 5-106
Do not operate on a fire or on hot surfaces such as
steel plates left in the sun or newly poured
asphalt.
Fig. 5-107
Keep the rubber tracks indoors, out of direct
sunlight and rain when storing for up to 3 months
or more.
Avoid making spin turns on concrete surfaces.
Sudden direction changes may damage the
rubber tracks.
Fig. 5-108
Avoid operating with the edge of the rubber tracks
against concrete or walls.
Fig. 5-109
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